HeyJaredAWM Author Talks
In this weekly series, we air previously recorded conversations with leading authors, poets, graphic novelists, playwrights, songwriters, historians and more about craft, processes, influences, inspirations, and what it's like to live as a writer.
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Episode 244: Writing Maps (opens the original)
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This week, cartographers Stentor Danielson and Andy Woodruff discuss mapmaking and telling stories with maps, moderated by David Weimer, the Robert A. Holland Curator of Maps at the Newberry Library. Explore cartographic writing through Belt Publishing's "Cities in 50 Maps" series. Danielson is the author of Pittsburgh in 50 Maps, while Woodruff is the author of Boston in 50 Maps. Woodruff also served as cartographer for Cincinnati in 50 Maps. This program was part of the 2026 American Writers F
Episode 243: Jenny Gorelick (opens the original)
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This week, comedian and author Jenny Gorelick discusses her recent dating guide, The Book of Red Flags: Dating Signs They Aren't It, with fellow comedian Ton Johnson. For singles striving to mingle, The Book of Red Flags is a beacon on the modern dating darkness, detailing all the hilarious signs they aren't it. Content warning: this episode contains language and themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences, listener discretion is advised. This program was part of the 2026 American Writ
Episode 242: Lauren Groff & John Stauffer (opens the original)
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This week, author Lauren Groff and editor John Stauffer discuss the craft and history of short stories, as well as their latest work. Moderated by author and professor Peter Coviello. Groff, a three-time National Book Award finalist, recently released Brawler: Stories, an "audacious collection [that] surprises readers with the vivid lives few of us notice (Kirkus). Stauffer is the editor of the Library of America's recent two-volume anthology The American Short Story: The Nineteenth Century. Thi
Episode 241: Suspense & Humor (opens the original)
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This week, hear from three accomplished writers who blend suspense with humor to tell compelling stories. How do humor and suspense intersect to create compelling novels? These three funny masters of mystery discuss their latest works: Escape! by Stephen Fishbach, A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio, and My Name Was Gerry Sass by Tiffany Hanssen. Moderated by writer and editor Erica Floyd. This program was part of the 2026 American Writers Festival. Co-hosted by the American Writers Museum a
Episode 240: SFWA Nebula Award Finalists (opens the original)
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Three finalists for the 2026 Nebula Awards—Amy Chu, Somto Ihezue, and Annalee Newitz—discuss their craft, why they write, and the state of speculative fiction today. Moderated by Tananarive Due, Toastmaster of the 2026 Nebula Awards, which are given annually by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association. Featured writers and their 2026 Nebula Award nominations include: Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz (Nebula Award for Best Novella) Carmilla Volume 3: The Eternal by Amy Chu (Nebula Awar
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